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Saints' Benjamin Watson Offers Powerful Insights on 'Deflategate' Controversy: 'Ashes Will Turn to Beauty For Patriots'
New Orleans Saints tight end Benjamin Watson has shared his powerful thoughts following the NFL's announcement that New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will be suspended for the first four games of the 2015 season for his knowledge of deflated footballs during the 2014 playoff game against the Indianapolis Colts.

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Watch: 'A.D. The Bible Continues' Episode 7 Exclusive Clip Shows Miraculous Healing of Demon-Possessed Woman
"A.D. The Bible Continues" is returning to NBC this Sunday with its seventh episode, and will continue to focus on the book of Acts and the spread of Christianity through the witness of the apostles despite ongoing persecution from the Roman authorities.

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Mark Driscoll to Make Ministry Return in Phoenix, Pastor Urges Christians to Extend Grace, Forgiveness
Pastor Mark Driscoll may soon return to the ministry in Phoenix, Arizona, for the first time since announcing his resignation from Mars Hill Church in October, Patheos blogger Warren Throckmorton has revealed

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Pakistan: Taliban Gunman Vow to Kill More 'Ismailis, Shi'ites and Christians' after Gunning down 43 People
A group of gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on a bus in Pakistan's southern city of Karachi on Wednesday, killing at least 43 people and vowing to conduct further attacks on religious minorities

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Russell Moore: The Decline of Christianity, Rise of Secularism in United States Is 'Good News' for The Church
Russell Moore has weighed in on a Pew Study poll revealing the disappearance of Christianity and rise of secularism in the United States, asserting that the seeming decline of Christianity is, in fact, "good news" for the church.

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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.

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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.

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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.

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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.

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Through education and healthcare: ACTS bears witness to the Gospel in West Africa
Silicon Valley’s River of Life Christian Church, based in California, founded Africa Career Training School (ACTS ), which has built schools and clinics in Togo, Benin and other West African nations.
